Boone Community School District

🌞Keep the learning going this summer! 📚 Summer break is here, but that doesn't mean the learning has to stop! There are a variety of educational apps and websites available to keep your child engaged and learning during the summer months. Popular ones include Khan Academy (www.khanacademy.org) for various subjects, Duolingo (www.duolingo.com) for language learning, and National Geographic Kids (https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/) for science and geography. Let's make this summer a fun and educational one!

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Kim (Downs) Redeker is a 2006 graduate who is a Clinical Pharmacist with the VA Central Iowa Healthcare System!

Did you know? Despite our ongoing construction projects at Boone CSD, our total tax rate has not increased. In fact, over the past two years, our tax rate has DECREASED by a total of $2.43 per thousand! 📉🎉 We understand the importance of fiscal responsibility while ensuring our students receive the best education possible. We thank our amazing community for their continued support and trust as we build a brighter future for our students while maintaining a responsible approach to our tax rates!

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Kaden Sherrard is a 2017 graduate who just began his career as an officer with the Boone Police Department!

Did you know? Despite our ongoing construction projects at Boone CSD, our total tax rate has not increased. In fact, over the past two years, our tax rate has DECREASED by a total of $2.42 per thousand! 📉🎉 We understand the importance of fiscal responsibility while ensuring our students receive the best education possible. We thank our amazing community for their continued support and trust as we build a brighter future for our students while maintaining a responsible approach to our tax rates!

Don’t miss out on saving time and money on back-to-school supply shopping this year. We’ve teamed up with EPI to offer you teacher approved school supply packs. Order before 5/30 to get the best pricing on school supplies this season. Order now with our School ID of BOO070 at https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Clint Martin is a 2008 graduate who serves as the strength and conditioning coach at the University of Texas!

Learning doesn’t stop just because it’s summer — learning happens year-round! Here are some tips to help facilitate your student’s learning this summer! 📚🎉 1️⃣ Explore the Local Library: Encourage your child to discover new books and participate in summer reading programs. Reading boosts their vocabulary and fuels their imagination! 2️⃣ Engage in Outdoor Science: Take advantage of nature's classroom! Observe plants, insects, and wildlife, and encourage your child to ask questions. Learning can be fun when it happens in the great outdoors! 3️⃣ Create a Learning Routine: Establish a schedule that incorporates educational activities. Set aside specific times for reading, math exercises, or educational games. Consistency helps kids stay engaged and motivated. 4️⃣ Plan Educational Field Trips: Visit museums, zoos, historical landmarks, or science centers. These excursions provide hands-on learning experiences and allow children to explore new interests. 5️⃣ Encourage Digital Learning: Utilize educational apps and websites that offer interactive learning experiences. From virtual museum tours to language learning platforms, the possibilities are endless! Let's make this summer a time of growth and exploration! Share your favorite summer learning activities with us in the comments below!

REMINDER: The Boone Community School District will be offering FREE meals this summer for all kids under 18, regardless of whether they're a Boone student or not! 🍽️ Check out the flyer for information about meal schedules and details. Please share this news with your friends and family who might benefit from this great program!

Exciting News! 🎉 Boone Middle School has been selected as one of three Iowa schools to receive a state-of-the-art $100,000 DON'T QUIT! Fitness Center! Governor Kim Reynolds and Jake Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors' Fitness Councils, announced this fantastic news. The DON'T QUIT! Campaign recognizes schools that lead the way in promoting physical fitness among students. Alongside Aldo Leopold Intermediate School and Susan Clark Junior High School, Boone Middle School stands out as one of Iowa's most outstanding schools in this regard. The DON'T QUIT! Fitness Center at Boone Middle School, as well as at the other winning schools, will be financed through public/private partnerships, without relying on taxpayer dollars or state funding. Thanks to Fit Supply, the facility will be equipped with cutting-edge exercise equipment, offering a wide range of physical activities for our students. The unveiling of the DON'T QUIT! Fitness Center at Boone Middle School will take place during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in October. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting event! To see the priceless reactions of our staff and students when they heard the amazing news, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUyZrUt4pP4 And don't forget to watch our application video that helped us secure this incredible opportunity: https://www.wevideo.com/view/3010263429.

Franklin Elementary students accomplished so much this year! Our 4th graders got to explore the world of computer science. 🖥️ They demonstrated their knowledge of technology by inventing prototypes for electronic devices. Let’s hear it for our young innovators!

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Jeremy Paul is a 1996 graduate who achieved the rank of lieutenant colonel in the US Army! He is also Head of the Army ROTC program at Iowa State University.

There are lots of reasons to avoid the back-to-school shopping crowds this year. Just click and order all the items on your list today. Order now with our School ID of BOO070 at https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/

Today is the last day of school! 😎 All Boone CSD students will be dismissed 2 hours early. Enjoy your summer, everyone! ☀️

🎉 We are thrilled to share that 70 eighth grade students have been honored with the prestigious Goeppinger Award at our 100th Anniversary Goeppinger Awards Ceremony held at Boone Middle School! 🌟 BACKGROUND: In 1923, Mr. Louis Goeppinger, a Boone businessman, set up a fund in his will to encourage academic excellence and good conduct among students in the middle grades. The award honors all students who meet a cumulative grade point average of 3.5, and students must also be enrolled as full-time students and must be in attendance for 3 of the 4 semesters. Congratulations!

REMINDER: In honor of Memorial Day, there will be no school Monday, May 29. Classes will resume on Tuesday.

The Boone Community School District will be offering FREE meals this summer for all kids under 18, regardless of whether they're a Boone student or not! 🍽️ Check out the flyer for information about meal schedules and details. Please share this news with your friends and family who might benefit from this great program!

HAPPENING TOMORROW: Join us for the 35th annual Beverlin Memorial Track Meet! 🏃‍♂️ This incredible event pays tribute to two remarkable individuals who made significant contributions to the Boone Community School District. In 1989, Stan Brandmeyer, a dedicated teacher and coach in Boone, established this track meet in memory of Ken Beverlin, the former Boone Athletic Director. Tragically, Mr. Beverlin lost his life in a car accident that same year, and Mr. Brandmeyer organized the inaugural meet that spring. The primary goal of this event was to introduce 5th and 6th grade students to the exciting world of track and field while honoring Mr. Beverlin's legacy. The schedule for the event is as follows (start and end times are approximate): ⏰ Morning Session (6th Grade): 10am-12pm ⏰ Afternoon Session (5th Grade): 12:30-2:30pm Parents and families are invited to cheer on our students as they compete in the event. Admission is FREE!

Students at Franklin Elementary recently applied their knowledge about fictional book characters and their traits in a fun and creative project! 📚 Students coded Dash robots to behave like their book characters and designed costumes for the robots to wear. 🤖

Boone Community School District is offering a Free Summer Food Program. Please see details below.